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100 Days to Midterms: Jeffries Rallies Pennsylvania Democrats

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Dale Willman marks the 100-day countdown to November's midterm elections, where both chambers of Congress and multiple governorships are up for grabs. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro at a rally in Bethlehem, PA, to make the Democratic case to working-class voters. Jeffries delivered a sharp-edged indictment of Republican priorities, arguing that MAGA Republicans have found money for Trump's war in Iran, for what he called a 'king-like ballroom,' and for ICE enforcement against immigrant families, but have left the cupboard bare when it comes to easing the cost of living for ordinary Americans. His closing line — 'the cookie jar is empty' — is designed to cut through as a midterm campaign rallying cry.

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